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Global Transaction Banking

Vancouver October 2005

On 24 and 25 October 2005, in Vancouver BC, Jon Theuerkauf's (JET) HSBC Global Transaction Banking Black Belt Class will participate in a unique organization-building event. This program will draw the HSBC participants "out of their comfort zone" in order to:

- Facilitate individual and team development.

- Develop strong communication skills.

- Effectively engage problem-solving under pressure.

Over the course of this fun and challenging 1 1/2 day event, the HSBC participants will test the limits of their physical, intellectual and leadership capabilities. The HSBC teammate should expect to conclude the course invigorated with confidence, enthusiasm and the HSBC team spirit.

Agenda for the event:

24 October 2005
1700 - 1800 Intro + Aircraft Down! Team Decision Making Exercise
1800 - 1900 Dinner and Trickle Up and VOICE leadership presentation
Maroon and Gold Exercise
1900 - 1915 Break
1915 - 2030 Process Improvement Exercise (puzzle format)
2030 - 2100 Inbrief for FTX
2100 - 2130 FTX Sand Table Planning Exercise
2130+ Team FTX Planning/Skills Training (as required)

25 October 2005
0730 - 0830 Breakfast
0830 - 0915 Team Movement to Field (Mt Seymour)
0915 - 1000 FTX leader prep time
1000 - 1330 FTX execution
1400 - 1445 RTB (Return to Base-[hotel])
1445 - 1515 Break
1515 - 1615 Team/Mass Debrief, over beverages/snacks

IT MAY BE COLD and WET.

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION to the GEAR LIST below.

Field Training Exercise Gear Checklist
GEAR YOU WILL NEED:

BACKPACK/KIT BAG
COMFORTABLE, STURDY FIELD BOOTS/SNEAKERS
COMFORTABLE FIELD CLOTHES -Long sleeves and pants.(Expect these clothes to get dirty and/or wet.)
CHANGE of SOCKS
WATER
LIGHTWEIGHT PONCHO/RAIN JACKET
BALL CAP
PEN/PENCIL
NOTE PAPER
BUG REPELLANT

Agenda items descriptions:
Aircraft Down!	An enlightening and fun exercise that will inspire discussion and debrief opportunities. The scenario is based around a fictitious small civilian aircraft crash and the decisions that ensue.
Trickle Up & VOICE of Leadership Presentation	A presentation outlining personal leadership and teaming imperatives and skills. This module will display how basic USMC leadership fundamentals can be applied to the business world of HSBC. The Combat Ops Network facilitators will lead a discussion that will show HSBC GTB teammates how to demonstrate leadership and how to effectively apply it at work using the CombatOps V.O.I.C.E. technique.
P.I.E.-Process Improvement Exercise	In real-time, see the value of clearly articulating your plan and then leading your team through an ever tightening process. FUN and INTERACTIVE.
FTX Sand Table Exercise	Prepare and rehearse for the FTX on day 2.
FTX - Field Training Exercise	This demanding outdoor exercise will emphasize communication, leadership, and teamwork. With some Combat Ops Network help, this operation will be planned and executed by the HSBC GTB team leaders. Team members will be talking about this exercise for years to come.